Congresswoman Carolyn McCarthy (NY-4) announced the Franklin Square Fire Department was awarded $297,054 for Fire Operations and Firefighter Safety from the Department of Homeland Security's Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program. FULL STORY

In the wake of the scandals that have rocked the Roslyn and William Floyd School Districts, New York State Comptroller Alan Hevesi announced more school districts that will be subjected to an audit, one of which is the Elmont School District. Superintendent of Schools for the Elmont School District Dr. Maria Palandra said the district welcomes the state's involvement as well as any recommendation that may come from the audit that will assist the district in its ongoing efforts to enhance its practices and, more importantly, uphold the public trust. FULL STORY