J. Wayne Shierant, Director of Athletics, Physical Education, Health and Recreation for the West Islip School District announces the following students, teams and coaches have received post season recognition for their participation in the Fall sports programs. More...

While it's common for districtwide instructional staff to meet with the Superintendent and central office administration days before the beginning of a new school year to prepare for the return and subsequent instruction of students, in Deer Park, every school staff member took part in a very unique - and potentially lifesaving - safety exercise. More...

Inscribed-"Blencathra Bell Boy (Thomas) / I belong to the Duke of Windsor"- it's not your typical dog tag; nor is it your typical price tag. This metal ID hangs from 1 of 5 leather collars that once adorned Pugs owned by the British royal couple. Bonhams, in Manhattan, expects the lot to fetch up to $3,000 during The Dog Sale, the gallery's 26th annual auction Feb. More...

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Lindenhurst Mayor Thomas Brennan, Clerk-Treasurer Shawn Cullinane and Trustee Michael Lavorata were on hand at a recent holiday celebration to present the Lindenhurst Junior Fire Department with a $3,400 special grant for the purchase of new parade uniforms. More...

Ludwig F. "Lou" Luba, who taught physical education for 30 years in the Massapequa School District, died Dec. 9, 2007 at Good Samaritan Hospital in West Islip. He was 78. His son described him as an uncomplicated man who loved the simple things in life. It was a trait that he passed on to him, making his own life richer, said his son Dennis of New Jersey. More...

A new law passed in Suffolk County provides the mechanism to have consumers and supermarkets recycle plastic grocery bags. The bill, sponsored by S.C. Leg. Wayne Horsley (DLindenhurst), avoids the less favorable issue of banning these items, and provides a use for them while at the same time preserving valuable natural resources. More...

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT: SUFFOLK COUNTY, KEN LEVY, Plaintiff vs. Andrew Hagans, Defendants. Index No. 06-18665. More...