Tuesday's Children began in Manhasset in the wake of September 11, 2001, and while it continues to shepherd the children who lost a parent in the attack on the World Trade Center, last year the organization launched an international project. FULL STORY

University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) freshman guard Michelle Kurowski, a resident of Hicksville, was named America East Women's Basketball Rookie of the Week for the third week in a row. The award covers all games from Dec. 1-7, Dec. 8-14 and Dec. 15-21. FULL STORY

More than 500 runners participated in the 16th annual edition of Long Island Blood Services "Rob's Run," a 5 kilometer cross country race held on Nov. 30 at Stillwell Woods in Syosset. A total of 474 runners braved the freezing rain, snow and mud to make their way to the finish line. FULL STORY