In an attempt to save at least a portion of the money that has been cut from human services in the county budget, the Human Services Coalition has scheduled a rally on the steps of the County Executive Building at 1 West Street in Mineola at noon on Wednesday, Jan. 19 and are asking as many people who can to come out and support this effort to return funding to agencies which are served by the Nassau County Youth Board, the Department of Drug and Alcohol Addiction and the Mental Health and Welfare Council. FULL STORY

Javian Hutchinson, a senior in Elmont Memorial High School, was recently bestowed with the honor of being selected for the All-County Soccer Team. Javian was one of only four players from Conference I selected by the Nassau County Soccer Coaches Association to be a part of the All-County Soccer Team this season. FULL STORY

Over the recent holiday, the Elmont Memorial High School Boy's Basketball team competed in the Haggerty Memorial Basketball Tournament held in Chaminade High School. Elmont has competed in this tournament on numerous occasions along with Manhasset, Garden City and the host, Chaminade. This four team lineup consists of "power house" type basketball programs, as many basketball championships hang in each school's respective gymnasiums. FULL STORY

The Winter Recreation Program is in full swing at Valley Steam Central, North and South High Schools and Memorial Junior High, where the gyms are open on weekends (but not during school vacations) for the use of Valley Stream High School District students. Co-ed recreational activities such as basketball, volleyball, weight training and table games are the popular choices for exercising and socializing. FULL STORY