Syosset Week in Review: July 1-7

150 responders from 10 surrounding fire and ambulance departments responded to a fire that all but destroyed on Jericho Turnpike early Saturday morning.

Three children died when a boat carrying more than two dozen people capsized late Wednesday night after a fireworks show near Oyster Bay.

With new restaurants and stores due on Jericho Turnpike, the seemingly suffering commercial district of Syosset is slowly coming to a revival. Here are six major changes the commercial area is anticipating.

attended the Vatican's Path to Peace Foundation Dinner at the New York Athletic Club. The dinner brings together heads of government, industry leaders, and religious dignitaries to advance peace and justice in the international community.

was chosed as one of the 2012 Optimum Lightpath's Innovator of the Year awards. Superintendent Jack Randazzo accepted the award on behalf of the department. The award recognizes those who have used the the system in new and creative ways to improve their establishments.

The night skies of Massapequa Park were ablaze with the fiery beauty of Independence Day fireworks Tuesday night, and thousands gathered in to watch the show in awe.

The "unacceptable" DWI arrest and fatality rates on Long Island have inspired a bipartisan effort to expedite funding for anti-DWI technology in cars. Rep. Steve Israel (D-Dix Hills) paired with MADD representatives Monday at the Nassau County Police second precinct in Woodbury to push Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood to spend $10.5 million on developing technology that could become as standard as airbags.

A Lindenhurst man is charged with robbery after allegedly pushing a woman down to the ground and taking her purse in Woodbury.

reported two separate cases of heat-stricken individuals in need of rescue over the weekend.