Exuding a clear-eyed confidence tempered with a keen awareness of the tremendous responsibility to the people that the office of state comptroller carries, Tom DiNapoli greeted all the "Welcome back home, Tom" sentiments expressed over and over at the Great Neck Chamber of Commerce breakfast by quipping, "I still sleep here." FULL STORY

(Editor's Note: Both candidates who are running for the position of trustee of the Great Neck Library were asked to submit a statement for the Record and were given a maximum of 500 words to introduce themselves to the community. Their submissions follow. In coming weeks, we will submit questions to them to assist the voters in knowing their positions on important issues. - CF) 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, Oct. 14, at 9:30 a.m. at Jones Beach State Park, Field 5, Wantagh. FULL STORY

Tri-captain and defender Chris Nitta of the United States Merchant Marine Academy soccer team has been named the Landmark Conference Defensive Player of the Week. The announcement was made by the league office earlier today. The sweeper anchored a Mariner defense that posted two shutouts this week and only allowed an average of 4.5 shots on goal per game. FULL STORY