It is often said of an athlete's commitment that it's "in his blood." For Carey's Tom Daddino, no axiom is more befitting. An arduous work ethic and perpetual desire for greatness has payed dividends. Next fall Daddino will attend Hofstra University on a football scholarship. FULL STORY

It's that time a year again when fourth-grade students statewide take the English Language Arts assessment tests. The Elmont School District is hoping to continue the success it has seen in recent years. FULL STORY