The Jericho Board of Education unanimously adopted the proposed 2004-2005 school district budget at the March 18 Board of Education meeting. The $77.5 million budget represents a 9.9 percent increase over last year's budgeted expenditures. FULL STORY

Kids Helping Kids by Kids Way Inc., a not-for-profit organization started by the Eslick Family of Plainview, is a group of kids that work together to help other kids. FULL STORY

The Syosset Varsity Lacrosse team opened up their 2004 season with a 2-0 record earning both wins on the road. The Braves, coached by John Calabria, won their first game on the road at Glen Cove on March 24 by a score of 9-5. FULL STORY

The U10 Jericho Jets Travel Soccer team won their seventh straight game going back from last season after defeating the Auburndale Shooting Stars 2-0. Jets goalie Carly Feldberg had her third shootout and improved her record in goals to 7-0. The defensive stars are Stacey Marks, Corrie Goldberg, Sarah Ehlich. The offense was led by Jamie Genatt, who took the MVP trophy from the Babylon Winter tournament, Brittany Lee Goldstein, Andi Berman, Allison Eisenberg, Taylor Falgoust, Alison Flum, Marissa Karen and Carly Rosner. FULL STORY