Bethel United Pentecostal Church (BUPC) has finally received the go-ahead needed from the Incorporated Village of Old Westbury to construct a new church on Jericho Turnpike property. FULL STORY

North Hempstead Town officials two weeks ago learned that a lifeguard working in Manorhaven Park was a registered Level 2 sex offender. As a result, the town removed New Cassel resident Doctor Washington, 26, from the lifeguard position and, launched an internal investigation. FULL STORY

The softball program at Carle Place High School just completed its 14th season with 11 years as a varsity program under head coach Chris Ceruti. FULL STORY

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) head football coach Joe King has announced the program's Class of 2011. Among the group of 50 student-athletes who have decided to play for the Engineers beginning this fall is linebacker Jon Gagliano of Westbury. FULL STORY