New York State Senator Michael Balboni has turned his attention to gangs, specifically how they affect the safety of students, and is urging community involvement in a fight against gangs on Long Island suburbs. FULL STORY

In 1999, a young Elmont girl and student of the Elmont Union Free School District was struck by an ice cream truck. Although the girl was eventually fine she did spend some time in the hospital. FULL STORY

Runners who will be competing in either the Canon Long Island Marathon or Canon Long Island Half Marathon this year are urged to attend a special pre-race clinic to be held at the Bethpage Public Library, on Powell Avenue in Bethpage, on Tuesday evening, April 30, starting promptly at 7:45 p.m. The clinic is being co-hosted by the Nassau County Department of Recreation, Parks and Support Services and the Greater Long Island Running Club. FULL STORY