Ross Perot was more than just a billionaire with big ears and a funny way of talking, says Beth Anderson, the Nassau County Independence Party chair. He was a trailblazer whose progeny include more than just the odd wrestler. FULL STORY

Floral Park High School senior Tom White interned this summer at Assemblyman Tom Alfano's district office in Franklin Square. White, a Floral Park resident, helped design Alfano's Internet web page, which is set to be put online in the next few weeks. "Tom White has done a terrific job designing my web page," said Alfano, adding, "He really has been a great asset to my office." White is applying to college for the Fall 2000 year. FULL STORY

Like "Ol' Man River," the Floral Park Knights of Columbus pin punishers "jes keep rollin' along," filling the Sterling Lanes with loud explosions of pins scattering, in all directions, as they continue to put big -- but BIG numbers on the books. FULL STORY