Some students at Drexel Avenue Elementary School in Westbury got a firsthand lesson in kindness last week, when a group of local detectives made a presentation of holiday gifts at the school. FULL STORY

The new year will bring a range of tax changes for local residents, with relief coming from the state in the form of more than $1.9 billion in new state tax cuts, but, simultaneously, an estimated nine percent increase in county property taxes. FULL STORY

The Westbury Amateur Baseball Association (WABA) is currently holding its annual spring registration for baseball (boys & girls) and softball (girls only), for youngsters ages 5-15. Registration will be at the Village of Westbury Recreation Center on Post Avenue from 10 a.m. to 12 noon every Saturday in January. A registration fee of $65 per child ($50 for siblings) will be collected at sign-up. First-time members must bring valid proof of age (such as a birth certificate). For further information, interested community members may call WABA at 333-5358, and leave a message. FULL STORY

Students at Charles Water's Karate & Fitness, Hwang Karate Studio, located in Williston Park, have received belt promotions after successfully completing a series of extensive exams. FULL STORY