Although it has been a busy year, legislation-wise, for New York State Senator Michael Balboni, his main focus has been, and continues to be, homeland security and the fight against terrorism. During a recent interview with the Great Neck Record, the senator touched on a wide array of issues concerning the protection of American citizens, both on a local and a nationwide basis. FULL STORY

Congressman Gary Ackerman reaffirmed his support of The Great Neck Arts Center at a recent tour of the facility, during which he also announced that he has secured $25,000 in federal funds to further extend The Arts Center's reach to disadvantaged children and children with disabilities in Nassau and Queens. FULL STORY

Although they no longer live in Great Neck, Great Neck still lives in the men who played for the North and South tennis teams of the 1960s. FULL STORY

On Sun., Aug. 10, the 4th Annual Long Island Gold Coast Pro-Am Tennis Tournament to support the 14 agencies funded by the United Community Fund of Great Neck and North New Hyde Park will take place at 1:30 p.m. at the Wildwood Pool and Tennis Club in Kings Point. The event sponsored by Sy Luba Heating and Air Conditioning is expected to be an exciting event using the round robin format. FULL STORY