5 Headlines From Nearby Communities

Farmingdale: 

Pearl Harbor Day was remembered at The American Airpower Museum Wednesday, a living tribute to the men and women who endured the surprise attack of Dec. 7, 1941, and got up to fight back.

Plainview: 

 a missing  junior, contacted her mother early Thursday and is "OK," but still on the run after disappearing for more than a week. Natalia's mother, Diane Muoio of Plainview, confirmed today she had a brief conversation with her daughter Thursday morning. The 17-year-old's conversation was brief but indicated she is "OK," her mother said.

Port Washington: 

Nassau County Legislator Wayne Wink, D-Roslyn, criticized  County Executive Edward P. Mangano's layoff proposal, saying it will undermine public services without cutting costs. Mangono says 2012 budget sets a payroll allocation that must be met.

Kings Park: 

A Kings Park woman was seriously injured Wednesday evening when she was struck by a car on St. Johnland Road.

Northport: 

Mary Kate Szokoli, a first grade teacher at  in Elwood, died early Friday morning, according to school officials. Details surrounding the circumstances of her death have not yet been released.