Commissioner Giovanni Graceffa announced last week that ex-Chief Christian Pieper has been appointed to the Board of Fire Commissioners. He was chosen by the board to fill the vacancy created by the departure of Commissioner Dennis Hendrickson, who submitted his resignation on August 9th. FULL STORY

Long Island homeowners are once again eligible for a real property tax refund check, only this year it is not only based on their property tax burden, but their income level as well. FULL STORY

The Syosset Thunder captured the championship of the U10 division of the Glen Cove Mayor's Trophy with a commanding 6-1 win over Glen Cove on August 23. The Thunder is a SYAC Travel team, one of three that competed in Glen Cove this summer. FULL STORY

The Syosset Woodbury Yankees ended their summer season in a fashion that has become the hallmark of the 2007 summer team, playing two tough, well-played games that could have gone either way. FULL STORY