Though Glen Cove Mayor Tom Souzzi had been touted in recent weeks as a possible Democratic candidate for lieutenant governor, insiders have told this newspaper that County Legislator Barbara Johnson, a resident of Port Washington, is actively considering the run herself and is far more likely to get the nod.FULL STORY

The first few shows may have had more in common with radio than television, due to the loss of the video signal from time to time, but Floral Park Mayor Steven Corbett sees great days ahead for the new village television station, which now broadcasts from village hall two days a week.FULL STORY

The Doubleday dictionary describes a prophet as "one who foretells the future" and with that official designation, Ye Writer enters that hallowed area of those who can see far ahead with great clarity and vision. Actually, it boils down to a simple case of "I told you so!" going back to the opening weeks of '98 when the local Caseys were out of character with "not-so-hot" outings. With great faith in the pin-punishing ability of the locals, I predicted that they would not only hit their stride, but would put up numbers that would make us forget early January and that's just what they have been doing, week after week.FULL STORY