Nassau County Executive Thomas R. Suozzi, joined by Nassau County Commissioner of Public Works Peter Gerbasi, Nassau County Legislator Diane Yatauro (D-Glen Cove), North Hempstead Town Supervisor Jon Kaiman and North Hempstead Town Councilman Thomas Dwyer, recently announced that the county has completed the Bayville Road raising project and is under way with Phase I of a three phase project to improve the flow of traffic at the intersection of Glen Cove Road and Northern Boulevard in Greenvale. FULL STORY

Winthrop Hospital's "First and Goal Challenge" contest winners recently took to the field to practice with New York Jets All-Pro Center Kevin Mawae. FULL STORY

In a repeat of their fall 2004 season finale, the Mineola Power Girls U-13 soccer team played for first place in their last game of the spring season. Unfortunately, the defending champs couldn't play the spoiler role against the undefeated Rockville Center Riptide and were defeated 1-0. The girls gave it their all in what was an exciting climax to a very successful season. FULL STORY

Mike Strachman, varsity pitcher for the Roslyn Bulldogs, was named All-County at the 42nd Nassau County Baseball Awards Dinner sponsored by the Nassau County High School Baseball Coaches Association held on Wednesday, June 8 at the Marriott in Uniondale. FULL STORY