State Senator Michael Balboni (R/C-Mineola) has announced that the 2000 Legislative Session has produced numerous pieces of legislation designed to assist veterans. FULL STORY

The metropolitan area's critically low blood supply is expected to get even worse by mid-July, according to Dr. Linda Amper, executive director, Long Island Blood Services. Factors accounting for the reduced blood inventory are decreasing donors and donation rates, increased demand for blood and blood products (platelets and plasma), reduced blood import ability and peak summer vacation schedules. FULL STORY

North Shore-Long Island Jewish Health System's New Leadership Division's 11th Annual Celebrity Golf Classic, one of Long Island's premier fund-raising events, will be in full swing July 24 at Old Westbury Golf and Country Club in Old Westbury where over 300 celebrities and sponsors are expected. FULL STORY