Macagnone, a Democrat, lost his challenge against Hannon, but earned a surprising number of votes, considering a dramatic lack of funds. His message about the need to get back the American Dream for working people, spread through newspaper articles and word of mouth, seemed to reach many, as shown by his garnering 36 percent of the vote. FULL STORY

If you want to experience baseball the way it was meant to be played - on real grass for the love of the game - come on out to the Historic Base Ball Festival at Old Bethpage Village Restoration on Aug. 7 and 8. FULL STORY

The good folks at the New York Fraternal Order of Police have once again provided financial support for the North American Wheelchair Championship 10 Kilometer Race. FULL STORY