In an effort to discourage adolescents from smoking, New York State Senator Michael Balboni is launching a campaign whereby students in grades 5-8 sign a pledge promising to avoid cigarettes and tobacco. FULL STORY

As the Legislature is seemingly overrun by efforts to steady the county's fiscal standing, it was able to unanimously pass a piece of legislation last week that would facilitate bringing firsthand experiences into the classrooms of Nassau County's schools. FULL STORY

After the H. Frank Carey High School team played their hearts out, they lost by less than a point to Sewanhaka High School at the Sewanhaka District Sports Night recently, held, as always, in Carey's gymnasium. FULL STORY