New York State Senate Majority Leader Dean G. Skelos and Assemblyman Tom Alfano called upon Governor David Paterson to work with the State Legislature, the New York Racing Association (NYRA) and local community leaders to develop a comprehensive development plan for Belmont Park. FULL STORY

West Hempstead High School has an open campus policy for seniors who qualify, and superintendent of schools John Hogan said the policy is working thus far. FULL STORY