For some, the commute to Manhattan aboard the Long Island Rail Road provides an opportunity to sleep, read or listen to music. For Jennifer L. (Calonita) Smith it provided the opportunity to write a book. FULL STORY

Senator Michael Balboni recently announced that Westbury Village will receive a $250,000 economic development grant from New York State. The senator made the announcement last month at the Village BID's annual street fair. FULL STORY

The Carle Place Civic Association will be hosting its 27 Family Fun Run/Walk Day on Oct. 22. Registration will be held on Saturday, Oct. 21 and Sunday, Oct. 22 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the Carle Place High School Lobby. The race will begin at 1 p.m. You can walk or run alone or with your family. Registration fee is $10, which includes a memorable T-shirt. You must be a resident of the Carle Place School District or an employee of a Carle Place business to be eligible for medals. FULL STORY