A spirit of excitement moved through the Nassau County AHRC Day Treatment Center in Brookville last Friday, when a professional magician visited. FULL STORY

Participants recalled the legacy of the great American civil rights leader, pacifist, and freedom fighter, through a march down Prospect Avenue in New Cassel, followed by services at Westbury African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church. The birthday of Dr. King, who fought for equal rights for black Americans during the 1960s U.S. Civil Rights Movement, has traditionally had particular prominence as an American holiday in Westbury, a community with a substantial African-American population. This year, during the celebration held last Monday, Jan. 15, his life's work took on additional meaning for all sectors of Westbury, as participants related his freedom message to their fight to overcome drugs, gangs and crime in local neighborhoods and schools.

The non-profit, Nassau County Sports Commission (NCSC), has announced the election of five new board members. The NCSC, created in 1992, is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life through sports participation for everyone, while improving the economy of the region by attracting major sporting events, teams, leagues and sports facilities to the region. FULL STORY

The Town of North Hempstead's Harbor Links Golf Course, in Port Washington, has been recognized for its commitment to the environment by the Golf Course Superintendent's Association of America (GCSAA) as a Chapter Winner for the Environmental Steward Award. FULL STORY