In an afternoon trip to the Levittown Senior Center, Governor George Pataki signed a landmark assisted living bill into law, providing senior citizens with greater consumer protection and improved long-term care options. FULL STORY

A Floral Park volunteer firefighter since 1963, ex-Chief Randolph Holmes, who was employed by the New York City Fire Department, was recently honored for his 40 years of service during a luncheon. He received citations from Nassau County Legislator Richard Nicolello and Mayor Ann Corbett, on behalf of the local residents. FULL STORY