The Westbury Village's Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) voted unanimously last week in favor of SCO Family of Services' proposal to operate a residential school for teenagers with high functioning autism (HFA) or Asperger's Syndrome out of St. Brigid's convent. FULL STORY

Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice announced that the former manager of a Carle Place bank pleaded guilty yesterday to stealing more than $1 million from low-activity bank accounts. FULL STORY

The New York Mets and GHI hit a home run for kids at Schneider Children's Hospital when infielder Damion Easley, starting pitcher Mike Pelfrey and Mets mascot Mr. Met spent the afternoon cheering up pediatric patients. FULL STORY