As a Town of North Hempstead Councilman, Fred. L. Pollack (D) is looking to make a difference. Elected to a four-year term as North Hempstead Councilman in November 2001, Pollack currently serves as a liaison to Manhasset, New Cassel and Westbury. In this capacity, Pollack said he will be working particularly close with civic and community groups in New Cassel. FULL STORY

Eleanor A. Simpson, former mayor of the Village of Old Westbury and devoted community servant, died on March 9. FULL STORY

Mary Frances Fitzgibbon of Westbury was the ninth woman overall and second in the 30-34 age group in the Greater Long Island Running Club's (GLIRC) Little Cow Harbor Four Mile Run, crossing the finish line in 26 minutes, 32 seconds. Fitzgibbon is a member the GLIRC and runs competitively for the club's Fast Feet Women's Racing Team. A total of 675 participants completed the four-mile run. FULL STORY