Senator Kemp Hannon will be featured on the WHPC radio program Community Issues (90.3 FM) on Monday, Aug. 26, at 9:30 p.m.; and the program will re-air Wednesday, Aug. 28, at 2:30 p.m. During the broadcast, the senator will discuss with host Kevin Burke, health budget funding for important programs, the 2002-03 legislative session and other pertinent community issues.

"As chairman of the Senate Health Committee, I have written and sponsored legislation having a significant effect on improving New Yorker's health care," said Senator Hannon. "I encourage the public to tune into Community Issues and hear firsthand what my colleagues and I are doing in Albany to address quality of life issues that matter to you."

On Long Island, Senator Hannon is tending to the community directly by sponsoring a host of programs. Upcoming events include a Senior Health and Awareness Day Oct. 11, 9 a.m.-noon, Levittown Hall, Hicksville and a free forum for seniors planning for the future on Oct. 22, 1-3 p.m. at Plainedge Library.

For more information about these events or any state programs such as Child Health Plus, Family Health Plus, Health Families New York, the Elderly Pharmaceutical Insurance Coverage program or the New York College Savings Program, call Senator Hannon's district office at 222-0068.