Capt. Sensi assumed command of Kearsarge on June 24, 2005 while the ship was deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. FULL STORY

The Village of Flower Hill's 75th Anniversary celebration will continue on March 24, with an evening dedicated to community spirit. The event, to be held at North Hempstead Country Club, will feature a buffet supper, live music and a talk by historian Robert A. Caro, the author of the Pulitzer Prize winning biography of Robert Moses, The Power Broker. Ten copies of The Power Broker, autographed by Caro, will be given away as door prizes that evening. FULL STORY

At its regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, Feb. 12, the East Williston School District Board of Education appointed Thomas Fitzpatrick as the District's new Director of Physical Education, Athletics and Medical Services. His appointment will become effective on July 1. Tom will be replacing Dr. Fred Apgar, who will be retiring at the end of the current school year after having served as the director for the past seven years. FULL STORY

Rabbi Benjamin David, assistant rabbi at Temple Sinai of Roslyn, has made an impact on the community not only as a religious leader but also as marathoner who races to raise awareness of worthy causes. FULL STORY