Assemblyman Thomas Alfano has announced passage of the New York state budget which provided Floral Park-Bellerose School District with a record school aid increase surpassing last year's state record. "This is a big win for the Floral Park community," said Alfano, adding, "the students in Floral Park-Bellerose and taxpayers are both winners." FULL STORY

In honor of their 30th anniversary, the Education and Assistance Corporation (EAC) held their 10th Annual Golf and Tennis Classic at the North Hills Country Club. The outing was EACÕs most successful event in the agencyÕs history and everyone who attended had a wonderful day. Pictured (l-r) Walter Reese of Bellmore; Ed Rule of Bellerose; Richard Maher of Mineola; Jack Dafguard of Mineola. EAC is a not-for-profit social services agency, providing educational, vocational and counseling services to families, youth and the disadvantaged, rehabilitation for non-violent offenders and support to the aged. Some of EAC programs include Meals-On-Wheels, Developmental Learning Programs, Supervised Visitation and WomenÕs Opportunity Resource Center. FULL STORY