Because of the removal of an assembly district due to the results of the 2000 Census, it appears as though there will be a reshuffling of the New York State Assembly Districts. As a result, Tom Alfano, the popular assemblyman who has served the 22nd Assembly District for the past seven years, may be leaving the areas of Franklin Square, West Hempstead, Floral Park and part of Elmont. FULL STORY

The Nassau Police Department's Narcotics Bureau reports eight arrests for Criminal Possession of Marijuana 1st Degree (C Felony) made on Wednesday, Feb. 13 at 9:55 p.m. in West Hempstead. FULL STORY

On Thursday, Jan. 31, at the New Hyde Park Inn, The West Hempstead Rams Football Parents Club honored the varsity and junior varsity players of the 2001 season with an awards dinner. With friends, family, and the varsity and varsity cheerleaders on hand, club president and ex-Ram Bob Ainbinder thanked all the players for their hard work and effort, then turned the evening over to the coaches for awards presentations. FULL STORY