New York State Assemblyman Greg Becker (21 AD) and opponent Pat Maher are currently preparing for their upcoming Sept. 15 primary for the Republican ticket to run against Congresswoman Carolyn McCarthy of the 4th Congressional District. FULL STORY

Sang Lan, the Chinese gymnast who was critically injured during a practice session at the Goodwill Games last week, continues to make slow but steady progress in recuperating from a partially separated spine at the Nassau County Medical Center in East Meadow, though her doctors are still unsure whether she will ever walk again. FULL STORY