After receiving much criticism for their poor snow removal following the Dec. 30 storm, the Town of Hempstead engaged Levittown resident Frank Scarangella, a former deputy commissioner for the highway department, to make recommendations to improve the speed and quality of the town's snow clearing efforts. As the second significant snowfall of the winter hit this past weekend, these recommendations were implemented and the number of complaints from residents were significantly reduced. FULL STORY

If life can be thought of as a series of journeys, then one is about to end and another is about to begin for Rabbi Joseph Ozarowski. After more than 12 years at the Elmont Jewish Center, Ozarowksi will be leaving Elmont to accept a position in Chicago. FULL STORY

Nassau County Legislator John J. Ciotti (R-North Valley Stream) recently attended the Franklin Square Warriors Football Luncheon for the 2000 season. The Franklin Square Warriors had a great season and the staff and the team should be commended. FULL STORY