Nassau County Comptroller Howard Weitzman has called for more stringent requirements before the county provides lucrative lifetime retiree health benefits to its former employees, a change that he said would save the county millions of dollars. FULL STORY

Although Tom DiNapoli has an important and powerful position as the New York State comptroller, he has not lost his easy, relaxed manner, his interest in the sometimes-Byzantine nature of local politics or his commitment to environmental matters. FULL STORY

After a great spring season, losing only one game, the fourth-grade Mets went on to win the Manhasset PAL championship on June 15. They defeated the Dodgers in the championship game and finished their season with a record of 14-1. FULL STORY

You just have to give credit to the ladies - one in particular who hails from San Rafael, CA. Her name is Liz Baylis and she has become the first undefeated and first two-time winner Saturday in the 2008 Mayor's Cup presented by St. Mary Medical Center and part of the 2008 City of Long Beach Sea Festival presented by Charter Communications. FULL STORY