For many Long Islanders, watching the much-loved movie, A Christmas Story, each year has become a holiday tradition, along with reciting the familiar refrain, "You'll shoot your eye out, kid!" But many are unaware that Jean Shepherd, the creator of these hilarious anecdotes, first broadcast them on his radio program, then published them in Playboy, reprinted them in books, co-wrote the movie script and then personally narrated the entire film. FULL STORY

Senator Kemp Hannon (R-6th S.D.) recently announced that the 2005-2006 Legislative Budget agreement provides $24.6 billion, reflecting an increase of $848 million in formula driven and other educational assistance to schools across New York State. FULL STORY

Nassau County Legislator Ed Mangano (center) is surrounded by members of the Plainedge Soccer League at the recent Theodore Roosevelt Republican Club's annual family bowling night, held at Syosset Lanes. Two-hundred people attended this year's event, which was held in honor of Mangano. FULL STORY