After an ongoing selection process, the Carle Place School District has appointed W. Michael Mahoney as the new superintendent, effective the 2005-2006 school year. FULL STORY

In the case of the murder of Thomas Renison during the robbery at J&J Jewelers in Glen Head on Dec. 21, 2004, all three parties arrested have entered guilty pleas, thus avoiding trials in the case. FULL STORY

Nassau County is in the process of building a monument in honor of its residents who lost their lives in the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. The monument, which will be located in Eisenhower Park, will have the names of Nassau County's 9/11 victims inscribed on a series of plaques. FULL STORY

The Village of Westbury Recreation Department is accepting applications for its six-week Summer Playground Program, which runs through Aug. 19. The program runs Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and is open to children ages 3 to 11. Many trips to local parks, museums, etc. are planned. For more information, call (weekdays between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m.) 334-5560. FULL STORY