After the recent bond to build a new West Hempstead Public Library failed by a considerable margin, residents now must wait even longer for a state-of-the-art, modern facility. FULL STORY

In a great step forward in the fight to end racial and ethnic discrimination, Assemblyman Tom Alfano joined a bipartisan coalition of members of the New York State Assembly in supporting a bill put forth to end racial and ethnic profiling in New York State. The purpose of the bill is to stop the practice of racial profiling in law enforcement agencies. FULL STORY

The highly regarded Great Neck Bicycle Challenge is being revived by David "Speedy" Emanuel, a bicycle racer himself in his younger days and still an avid rider. FULL STORY

Some of the greatest athletes in golf history started the ball rolling when they were very young. They signed up for lessons and began swinging away. FULL STORY