Elaine Courtney, who lives in New Hyde Park with her husband Jim, was named "Ronald McDonald House of Long Island Volunteer of the Year" for her enthusiasm and her willingness to assume a leadership role in her four years of service to the House. FULL STORY

At the last meeting of the Village of New Hyde Park Trustee Robert Lofaro announced that work on the LIRR new station house is moving along. He also announced that the new fence, run the entire length of the track in the village will be installed on a four inch curbing. The time frame for the installation is expected to be in October of 2002. Trustee Lofaro also thanked New York State Senator Michael Balboni, again, for his assistance with the LIRR project. FULL STORY

With the waves and the weather, there are always some scary moments during "Row for a Cure," according to event founder Rick Shalvoy. But on Wednesday, July 24, he will climb into his rowboat again, at Robert Moses State Park, and head east toward Montauk Point. FULL STORY

Attention coaches and Division Directors - mark your calendars for the important upcoming dates: FULL STORY