Bradley Jerson, a resident of Plainview and a 2001 graduate of Bethpage High School, was recently honored by Governor George E. Pataki as one of 62 of New York State's outstanding youth leaders at the Second Annual Governor's Youth Recognition Day celebration. The award recipients, who represent each county in New York State, were honored for the community service they performed in 2001. FULL STORY

The Cerro Wire controversy rages on and the most recent court date has been postponed. Originally scheduled for Feb. 12, the court date has been moved to Friday, March 8. FULL STORY