Grab some breakfast and the morning paper on the way to the train station, come in for lunch, a milk shake to cool off or stop in for dinner at Dano's in Floral Park, located at 142 Tulip Avenue, on the corner of Violet Avenue. Dubbed "The House That Brinky Built," the eatery officially opened Monday, Aug. 6 and has been doing quite well, according to co-owner Daniel Byrne. FULL STORY

New York State Assemblyman Thomas DiNapoli and Glen Cove Mayor Thomas Suozzi, Democratic candidates for Nassau County executive, squared off on Monday night in the first of three debates sponsored by the League of Women Voters. FULL STORY

Members of the Floral Park Women's Club load a van of clothing destined for use by needy children at charity summer camps in the Harriman State Park through the "Duds" program, founded a decade ago by Floral Park Mayor Ann Corbett and her husband, Bill. Club members Bridget Ann Turadek, Betsy Pastorini, Margaret Mastandrea, Mayor Corbett and Bernie Hayes load over 65 large bags of gently used and new clothing and towels. The last shipment of the season will be delivered Aug. 17. Donations of clothes and towels for children ages 6 to 16 are being accepted in plastic bags or boxes at Bill Corbett's office, 113 South Tyson Avenue, or at 102 Chestnut Avenue. The Women's Club thanks Don Vitulli, Floral Park Florists, for the use of his van to transport the clothing to the camps. FULL STORY