They came to the United Methodist Church of Port Washington on Sunday morning, April 18, by car, on foot, in strollers, and in some cases, on leashes, in shoeboxes, and on all four paws. The human worshipers brought special animal guests to church in celebration of Creation Sunday, which included a Blessing of the Animals ceremony. Humans and animals were peacefully united during the service which recognized all as God's creatures. FULL STORY

Another advantage of this move is that LIAF was able to create interior space sensitive to AD patients, says LIAF President and CEO Debbi Honorof. For example, rather than using a patterned motif, solid colors are used for the walls and floor because those with perceptual problems process solids better. Also a separate quarters for the Memory Lane Club, an adult day care program, has been specially designed for these middle-stage Alzheimer patients, with the help of a $100,000 grant from State Senator Michael Balboni who is very supportive of LIAF efforts. FULL STORY

This Viking team is for real! The offense went to work early against the Chiefs. A quick goal into an unguarded net by Edmond Perry seemed to indicate the level of confusion the Port offense would have in store for Massapequa. FULL STORY