It's been over 18 months since residents in the Elmont Union Free School District voted to approve a $12 million bond referendum to construct additions on to all six schools - Alden Terrace, Clara H. Carlson, Covert Avenue, Dutch Broadway, Gotham Avenue and Stewart Manor - in the district. FULL STORY

Nassau County Executive Thomas Gulotta advised county residents that the New York State Department of Health has confirmed evidence of West Nile Virus (WNV) in eight additional birds in the county. FULL STORY

The New York Marine Trades Association's 24th Annual Long Island In-Water Boat Show will bring seven days and 400,000 square feet of powerboats, accessories and boating equipment to the Tobay Beach Marina, Sept. 29-Oct. 1 and Oct. 7-9. Seasoned boaters come with their wish list of items they need in a new boat or all of the new things they need to upgrade their current boat. FULL STORY