Now, the town is working with the suggestions made by residents, small business owners, public safety personnel, educators, clergy and youth and civic groups to come up with ways to improve the safety, appearance and economic condition of the one-square mile New Cassel community. FULL STORY

Residents of Westbury and its surrounding communities came out last weekend for the first-annual Italian Heritage Festival of Il Circollo Di Amici. On Saturday, Sept. 21, New York State Governor George Pataki attended the event as a guest speaker. FULL STORY

Marino "Chick" Ceccoli, coordinator of Girl's Athletics and long-time physical educator and coach for Carle Place Middle School and High Schools, recently retired after a brilliant and memorable 33-year career in the district. FULL STORY

Come out to Heckscher State Park at noon on Sunday, Sept. 29 to support the Anna and Philip Kimmel Foundation in the "Walk on Home," a fund-raising five-mile walk for affordable housing. Water will be available to all the walkers as well as bus service for those who need help along the way. FULL STORY