Assemblyman Tom Alfano and Councilman Jim Darcy honored Rabbi Solomon Aidelson and his wife Shoshana on their contributions to the West End community of Nassau County. Alfano called the Aidelsons "true role models for young people who continue to give and serve their community each and every day." FULL STORY

St. Thomas the Apostle Church, located on Westminster Avenue in West Hempstead, was broken into over the weekend as $16,000 in damage was caused in the attempt to gain access to the church, according to the Nassau County Police Department's Fifth Squad. FULL STORY

Youngsters between the ages of 8 and 13 will have an opportunity to sharpen their basketball skills this summer by attending a series of instructional clinics conducted by coaches and players from the Hofstra "Pride" men's and women's varsity teams. A total of eight clinics are set for Tuesday afternoons throughout the summer at various Town of Hempstead parks, according to Supervisor Rich Guardino. FULL STORY