During the past eight years hosting his foundation's annual Chanukah Telethon on WLNY Channel 55, Lubavitcher Rabbi Anchelle Perl has come to be known as the "Rockin' Rabbi" ¬ the Rabbi With a Cause, the emcee on the MC. Cynics may call his antics a bit corny, but few can resist the charm of Perl when he pulls up on a fully loaded Harley Davidson, donning a leather jacket to match his traditional black dress. His philosophy is, do whatever it takes to excite people about faith and charity. FULL STORY

Four months after a Republican-led Legislature instituted the 1 percent real-estate-transfer tax to help close the county's budget deficit, the GOP lawmakers acted alone last Wednesday in repealing the unpopular tax. FULL STORY

They say that if you want to see community pride, then go to a high school football game in the coal mining towns of Pennsylvania or Ohio. On any given Friday or Saturday night, the entire community comes out to watch "their boys" take on the cross town rival. The stands are filled with fans and with community pride. Win or lose, the community supports their home town heroes. FULL STORY