Nassau County Legislator Judy Jacobs (D-Woodbury) extends an invitation to school PTA members, community and business leaders, and anyone interested in the safety of our children and residents, to attend a "Safety on the Go" forum, Tuesday, Feb. 23, 7:30 p.m. at the Jericho Library. The library is located on Merry Lane, just south of Jericho Turnpike (Rt. 25), one block east of Route 106/107 (Broadway). Refreshments will be served, compliments of Legislator Jacobs. FULL STORY

Minority Leader Bruce Nyman (D-Long Beach) will be responding to the 1999 State of the County Address, immediately following County Executive Thomas Gulotta's speech. FULL STORY

Child Care Council of Nassau, Inc., a private, not-for-profit agency which assists working parents in obtaining child care, will be sponsoring its Sixth Annual WalkABit on Sunday, April 18, at 1:30 p.m. in Eisenhower Park, East Meadow. FULL STORY

The Nassau County Sports Commission, in conjunction with the New York Mets/Sharp Electronics Student Athlete Leadership Team, USA Today Education and Sportsrap are hosting a county wide essay contest on sportsmanship for fifth graders. The Nassau County Sports Commission (NCSC), a non-profit organization, encourages fair play and realizes the importance of sportsmanship on and off the field. The NCSC understands the importance of teaching our youngsters the positives of sports and sports participation. FULL STORY