Twin brothers Richard and Robert Antman were the recipients of the Louis J. Acompora Memorial Award for their outstanding athletic accomplishments. Richard and Robert have attended Special Olympics' competitions for almost 25 years and participate in a running event. The brothers received the award at the 8th Annual Sports and Entertainment Auction hosted by the National Foundation for Human Potential. Over 250 guests attended the event to raise funds for residential, educational, vocational and other critical programs offered by Family Residences and Essential Enterprises, Inc., FREE, and The Rehabilitation Institute, TRI. These not-for-profit agencies support individuals with developmental disabilities, and/or mental illness or traumatic brain injury. Richard and Robert participate in a residential program provided by Family Residences and Essential Enterprises, Inc., located in Old Bethpage. FULL STORY

Lurking in every household are hazardous materials to our health and to our environment. On average, households contain between three and ten gallons of hazardous items. Without properly storing or disposing these harmful materials, our water supply can be poisoned. Unfortunately, tremendous damage occurs to our precious water when residents absentmindedly pour materials such as paint thinner, or lye-based oven cleaner down the drain. FULL STORY