For the fifth year in a row, the Syosset Central School District has been recognized for its excellence in Expansion Management Magazine's yearly survey of districts throughout the country. Syosset was awarded the Gold Medal, the magazine's highest rating. Of the 1,000 districts surveyed nationwide, only 15 percent received this honor. FULL STORY

The only thing that should ever be knocked into a person's head is the common sense to wear a helmet, believes Jim Reed, transportation safety expert. FULL STORY

Grit and determination, in the face of a swarming, disconcerting Massapequa defense which forced a lot of turnovers, were enough to keep the Syosset Lady Braves in striking distance of their rival Chiefs for most of the Nassau County Class A Girls Varsity Basketball semifinal game, played at Wantagh High School on Tuesday, February 24. But for every modest run which placed Syosset on the cusp of a momentum shift, the Chiefs restored order with precision foul shooting, key steals and the inspired play of starting center Kerri Rueb and starting guard Lauren Carone. FULL STORY

The Greater Long Island Running Club will be offering two free events to the local running community over the next two weekends. FULL STORY