Last Saturday night as severe thunderheads roiled over Long Island, lightning struck the Central Communications for Nassau County's dispatch headquarters for fire, ambulance and police services. FULL STORY

While the Commission on Property Tax Relief in its preliminary report does not go so far as to recommend outlawing unfunded mandates, it does recommend no new mandates without a complete accounting of the fiscal impact on local governments and the creation of yet another commission to study streamlining existing mandates. FULL STORY

Despite the hot, hazy and humid conditions, walkers hit the road for the Long Island 2 Day Breast Cancer Walk on Saturday, June 7. With sheer determination and a lot of water, participants took the weather in stride walking 20 miles the first day and finishing up with 15 miles on Sunday, June 8. FULL STORY

Temple Israel's Annual Golf and Tennis Outing has a new twist this year. In addition to a fabulous day of golf and tennis at the Fresh Meadow Country Club on Monday, July 14, a major new "sport" has been added: mah jongg. The community is invited to join in the fun. FULL STORY