At its June 1 meeting, the Franklin Square Board of Education discussed its course of action regarding the 2005-2006 school year budget and then decided to revise the budget and put it before voters again. In addition, Superintendent of School Dr. Timothy Lafferty announced that he would be retiring after the 2005-2006 school year. FULL STORY

For years now, members of the West Hempstead Civic Association have been outspoken about the Courtesy Hotel, the West Hempstead Hotel where numerous alleged crimes have taken place. Town of Hempstead Supervisor Kate Murray believes the town is taking the proper steps aimed at alleviating the problem of the maligned hotel while her opponent in November's election, Democrat Harvey Levinson believes the town has not done enough to shut down the hotel. FULL STORY