As she marks the one-year anniversary of her appointment as pastor of Westbury United Methodist Church, Reverend Adrienne Brewington is filled with enthusiasm for her congregation. And, growth seems to be promise of her tenure at the church. FULL STORY

Efforts to revitalize Post Avenue in Westbury are gaining momentum, The Westbury Business Improvement District reported this week. Working in conjunction with Nassau County's Operation Downtown program, the Village of Westbury and the BID are currently working to fast-track an ongoing facade makeover program, according to Geraldine Sweeney, executive director of the BID. FULL STORY

Christopher Sacco, a resident of Westbury and a 1998 graduate of W.T. Clarke High School, was a member of the 2001 Eastern Connecticut State University Lacrosse program. A junior, he has earned three varsity letters in the program. FULL STORY

County Legislator Richard J. Nicolello (R-New Hyde Park) Legislator Dennis Dunne, Sr. (R-Levittown) and Legislator Norma Gonsalves, (R-East Meadow) are reminding residents that swimming pool safety must be a priority. "All it takes is just a few seconds for a child to drown," said Nicolello. "I urge all residents to take the following precautions as outlined by the Department of Health." FULL STORY