Summer, with few evening obligations and a couple of weeks away from the office, gave me the opportunity to read a book or two. I'm now halfway through an absorbing and relatively quick read, Another Day in the Frontal Lobe... FULL STORY

Longtime Village of Great Neck Plaza Trustee Joel Liebowitz died last Monday, Aug. 27, following a relatively short illness. Mr. Liebowitz was 67 years old and had served his village in official capacities since 1987. FULL STORY

The United States Merchant Marine Academy wrestling team's Class of 2011 was recently named one of the top four recruiting classes in the nation for NCAA Division III by Intermatwrestle.com. FULL STORY

Hundreds of walkers, including individuals with autism, their families and friends, are expected to join together to raise much-needed funds for critical scientific research and to increase awareness about a growing health crisis that now affects 1 in every 150 children at the 8th Annual Long Island Walk Now for Autism on Sunday... FULL STORY