As the county battles with the tainted fruits of fiscal mismanagment, agencies in the social service sector have begun their own battle to replace county funds set to be cut in the new year. FULL STORY

After an in-depth analysis of Nassau County's 2000 budget, Comptroller Fred Parola announced earlier this week a projected deficit that could reach as high as $180 million. FULL STORY

An errant turn along the way turned the 12th annual Ho Ho Ho Holiday Run from a 3.1 mile run into a 3.95 miler, but the extra distance didn't faze first female finisher Donna McMahon of Farmingdale or many others of the 1,182 finishers in Bethpage's annual celebration of the holiday season for the Long Island running community. The Greater Long Island Running Club combined with primary Run sponsor Mobile Eight Apparel Corporation and its On the Brink line of Sportswear, Grubb & Ellis Realty, and the Town of Oyster Bay to help local runners enjoy a great morning of family fun and fitness on the roads of Bethpage. FULL STORY

Using a strong full court press, Holy Family's 7th grade basketball team was able to cruise to a 53-36 win over St. Edward's of Syosset. Unfortunately, Holy Family's win came in the second round of St. Gertrude's Holiday Tournament. Holy Family was unable to beat a very strong St. Dominic team in its opening round match-up and lost 37-26. FULL STORY