Nassau County Executive Thomas Gulotta thanks members of the Nassau County Police Department Emergency Service Unit for helping in the dramatic rescue of a Port Authority sergeant who was pulled from the rubble of the World Trade Center by Police Officer Richard Doerler Sept. 12 FULL STORY

In the wake of last week's terrorist attacks, Long Islanders have been subjected to one of the worst tragedies in the country's history. While it may be difficult for adults to comprehend what has happened and why, it is even more perplexing for youngsters. Children, regardless of their age, experience many of the same feelings adults do but may not know how to express or deal with them. FULL STORY