Mineola School Board Vice President Laraine Salvatore raised some eyebrows among those who attend school board meetings recently when she made a proposal to cut some school district administrative positions for the 2009-2010 school year. FULL STORY

When longtime Mineola resident Bill Urianek learned about the story of Chris Levi, he knew he had to do something to help. Urianek has been raising money by collecting bottles and cans as well as monetary donations to give to the Levi family. FULL STORY

The New York Mets and GHI hit a home run for kids at Schneider Childrenís Hospital when infielder Damion Easley, starting pitcher Mike Pelfrey and Mets mascot Mr. Met spent the afternoon cheering up pediatric patients. FULL STORY