Carlie is a nine-year-old greyhound who knows all about retirement, so she makes the perfect guest here at Dominican Village, an independent retirement and assisted living community. Since she retired from racing, Carlie with her owner Valerie Kujawski, has been volunteering with the Bide-a-wee pet therapy programs. More...

On Sun., May 4, Amityville students and volunteers participated in the 37th Annual Long Island Special Olympics Spring Games at William Floyd High School in Mastic Beach. The sun shone brightly as the Amityville athletes spent the day competing with the help of student volunteers from Amityville Memorial High School. More...

Velveeta became the "valium" for our rescued, stressed Afghan Hounds. A week after authorities seized 67 Af­ghans and 25 parrots, from a New Mexico hoarder at 3 a.m. July 14, the national breed club flew seven of the traumatized dogs here for a week's intensive R & R at a Long Island kennel before moving on to foster homes. More...

The following are a list of public meetings and special events for the coming week: THURSDAY, July 31 •Babylon Town Board of Appeals Meeting: 7 p.m., Town Hall, Sunrise Hwy., Lindenhurst. For info., call 957-7414. •Amityville Rotary Weekly Meeting: 8 a.m., Nautilus Diner, Merrick Road, Massapequa. For info., call 631-264-0300. More...

Richard Joseph O'Keefe, a World War II veteran who was stationed in Pearl Harbor when the Japanese attacked on Dec. 7, 1941, died June 19, 2008. According to his family, he never forgot the years he served his country, nor the lives that were lost in that attack. He was 86 years old and lived in Copiague since 1997. More...

The young man sat in a wheelchair, accepting a handshake and a thank you from civilians for his ser More...

Notice of Formation of Co­hen Fashion Optical Store No. 149, LLC. Arts. Of Org. filed with Secy. Of State of NY (SSNY) on 5/19/08. Office location: Suffolk County, SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: Corporation Service Co., 80 State St., Albany, NY 12207. Purpose: any lawful activity. More...