For the First Baptist Church of Westbury, the arrival of new pastor, Reverend Lionel Harvey means the end of a long search to replace the late, Reverend Stanley L. Hines. But, Rev. Harvey hopes his new position will have meaning for the communities of Westbury and New Cassel as well. FULL STORY

Parents, teachers and community members will have to put in extra time and effort to ensure children are prepared for the new state academic standards facing students, said representatives of the Westbury School District at a recent meeting of the Central Westbury Civic Association. FULL STORY

The W. Tresper Clarke varsity girl's bowling team had a very successful season this year. Although they are a very young team, they placed first in their conference and a top 10 finish in Nassau County. They also bowled a 722 which was the season high game countywide. FULL STORY

The Westbury High School Green Dragons boys basketball team recently conducted a basketball clinic for students at Drexel Avenue and Powell's Lane Elementary Schools in Westbury, teaching them some basic basketball skills and the importance of good sportsmanship. The clinic was conducted in the Westbury High School gymnasium after school. FULL STORY