Next week, both the New York Yankees and New York Mets will begin playing in their brand new ballparks, but while this should be an historic time for New York, these new parks, named CitiField and (the new) Yankee Stadium, have elicited frustration from fans who wonder how they will afford tickets and whether, in the case of the Mets, a corporation that received federal bailout money should retain naming rights to the stadium. FULL STORY

Williston Park resident Chris Napolitano announced that she will be running for the Mineola Board of Education this May for the seat that is currently occupied by trustee Steve Siwinski, who has decided to retire from the board. FULL STORY

Winthrop-University Hospital's 24th Annual Golf Tournament is scheduled for Monday, May 4 at the Creek and Meadow Brook Golf Clubs, and Winthrop is pleased to announce that Mark J. Robertson, director of operations for Phoenix Medical Construction, will chair the event. FULL STORY

The Mineola High School varsity wrestling team culminated its season by hosting the Nassau County Division II Championship at Mineola High School. The Mustangs had a successful year both as a team and individually. They fell just short of their team goal of capturing a league championship. FULL STORY