Are property taxes getting your savings down? With the problem of escalating property taxes further aggravated by a recession, some community members are seeking ways to provide relief to taxpayers. FULL STORY

Like other school districts on Long Island, the West Hempstead School District is trying its best to put together a budget for the 2009-2010 school year that district taxpayers can afford while providing services for students. FULL STORY

One weekend after Valley Stream North High School junior Emilija Vaskyte won the New York State Winter Track & Field Championship in the 1500-meter racewalk event, she won the national title in the 1-mile racewalk at the National Scholastic Indoor Championships on March 15. FULL STORY