Although the former Variety Pre-Schooler's Workshop, which is located in Syosset, has changed its name, it still operates with the same mission and goals. The school, which is now known as Variety Child Learning Center (VCLC), started the new year with a new name as it also renovates and expands its facility. FULL STORY

Nassau County Comptroller Fred Parola announced this week that the county has closed its books for fiscal year 2000 with a $48.3 million operating budget surplus. Parola said the surplus came as a result of intervention from the Nassau County Interim Finance Authority (NIFA) and a series of "one shot" revenues. However, the county comptroller warned that Nassau is not out of the woods yet when it comes to the county's financial troubles. FULL STORY

On three Saturday mornings in January, about 70 Jericho first-and second-graders participated in an instructional basketball clinic at the Cantiague Elementary School. The boys and girls had fun learning the fundamentals of playing basketball. FULL STORY

Runners, walkers and wheelchair athletes from Syosset, Jericho and Woodbury are cordially invited to come to Kings Park on Sunday, March 25 to test their training and endurance levels by being a part of the 4th annual Kings Park 15 Kilometer Run. FULL STORY