Sheldon Silver, speaker of the Assembly, recently appointed Assemblyman David S. Sidikman (D - Old Bethpage) as chairman of the Election Law Committee. FULL STORY

Frank Urso has been the president of the Syosset Chamber of Commerce since its inception three years ago. He recently stepped down turning the chamber's presidency over to Jerry Siegel. FULL STORY

Jericho Athletic Association softball and baseball registration will take place at Jackson Elementary School in Jericho on Monday, Jan. 22 and Tuesday, Jan. 23 from 7 until 8:30 p.m. for grades one through eight. Residents can also register by visiting www.11753.com and click on the Jericho Athletic Association. Seventh and eighth graders will have leagues depending on registration turnout. A draft will be held for grades five through eight only. Tryouts and final registration will be Saturday, Feb. 10. FULL STORY

In an exciting nail-biter, the 8-and9-year old Sonics (Marcum & Kliegman) played a gutsy game at the Jackson basketball gym on Sunday afternoon. Playing the Celtic team was a challenge, but the Sonics, with only six third graders suited up, toughed it out to the end. FULL STORY