Paul Hewitt, a Westbury native and current head coach of the Yellow Jackets - Georgia Tech Men's Basketball Team, came to Martin "Bunky" Reid Park last week. Hewitt, who once coached kids at the park - which was named in honor of his former high school coach, took some time out of his busy recruiting schedule on July 12 to spend some time with area children, teaching them some of the finer points of the game. FULL STORY

The Town of North Hempstead, in keeping with their promise to revitalize the New Cassel community, is moving forward with plans for eight different redevelopment projects intended to bring a proper mix of residential and commercial property to the area. FULL STORY

The St. Mary's Children & Families Foundation 19th Annual Golf and Tennis Classic will be held on Monday, Aug. 23 over the 27 holes (three nine-hole courses) and on the 14 tennis courts of the Old Westbury Country Club. Participation in the event is open to men and women golf and tennis players of all abilities, and guests also have the option to attend just the lavish post-tournament cocktail reception, dinner buffet and silent and live auctions. FULL STORY