Imagine a school district in which over 70 languages are spoken. Imagine a school district in which children can communicate with each other in languages such as Italian, Spanish and French. Residents of the Elmont Union Free School District do not have to imagine. For them, it occurs right in their own schools. FULL STORY

Nassau County Executive Thomas R. Suozzi will conduct a public meeting in West Hempstead on Wednesday, Aug. 20 at 7 p.m. (West Hempstead High School Auditorium) to discuss the local impact of the county's new economic development plan. All residents, merchants and business owners are encouraged to attend and participate. FULL STORY