Though always ably staffed, the Village of Westbury Recreation Department had, for almost a generation, been evolving into something akin to a sleepy backwater of community life. FULL STORY

"I really don't want to talk about that article," said John C. Petras, president of the Long Island Fur Factory in Westbury and, as of last June, president of the Westbury Business Improvement District as well. FULL STORY

Eight members of Carle Place High School's boys' varsity basketball team, four seniors and four juniors, traveled to Princeton University for a five-day team camp in early August. FULL STORY

Carle Place High School held its sixth annual girls' and boys' basketball camps during the month of July. Some 95 girls and boys, grades five-10, attended the two-week camp. During the approximate 3 1/2 hour daily sessions, students learned specific individual and team skills, the rules of the game, participated in specific skill competitions, and scrimmaged within their age groups. In addition, individual campers were recognized by their coaches as "camper of the day" for their effort, enthusiasm and skill development. FULL STORY