Lisanne Altmann (D-Great Neck) is seeking a fifth term as Nassau County legislator for the 10th legislative district. Ms. Altmann says that she is eager to continue serving ''with the same enthusiasm'' she considers a trademark throughout her years as an elected official. FULL STORY

Thousands of cardiac patients pass through St. Francis Hospital's doors each year and emerge with a new lease on life. So many that the institution calls itself "The Heart Center." Last year the hospital saw 2,331 patients for open heart operations and 12,296 patients underwent cardiac catheterizations; its success rate is such that U.S. News and World Report ranked St. Francis's cardiac program among the top 50 in the nation for 2003. FULL STORY

St. Mary's CYO program owes everything to the volunteers who participate. The efforts of Bill Clarke and Arthur Molins who run the basketball programs and all the coaches who volunteer their time, efforts and talents often go unrecognized. These men and women are the lifeblood of the St. Mary's CYO program. FULL STORY