Woodbury based pediatrician Mary Ellen Renna, MD is on a mission to reverse the childhood obesity epidemic in the United States. She has developed a unique family-based nutrition and fitness program designed specifically for children and their families entitled Next Generation Nutrition with Mary Ellen Renna, MD. FULL STORY

Senator Carl L. Marcellino (R-Syosset) recently announced that author Rita Cleary of Locust Valley, was honored at a June 20th Albany Reception as the Fifth Senate District 2006 "Woman of Distinction." FULL STORY

Rivkin Radler clinched the 2006 Syosset Junior League Championship with a 10-7 victory over Inter-Reco, after capturing first place in regular season play with an impressive 11-2 record. After receiving a bye in the first round of the playoffs, Rivkin Radler faced Traymar Plastics in the second round. They defeated Traymar by the score of 8-1 with an outstanding pitching performance by Nick Bilianis. Powerful offense was fueled by the bats of Bobby Albanese, Richie Happel, Alex Contino, Brandon Varolian, Zac Beider, Matt Ramirez and a 2 run homer by Mike Moore. Impressive defense was supplied by Justin Cassandro, Mike Capritto, Rahem Lahkani, Bobby Matozzo, Ross Zuckerman and Joshua Blond. FULL STORY

Four amateur golfers will receive the chance of a lifetime when they play at the Cadillac Invitational Golf Tournament hosted by The Kidney & Urology Foundation of America, on Monday July 24, 2006. The tournament will be played at "The Creek" golf course in Locust Valley, NY. The golf format is designed as a four-person scramble, with the winning foursome earning an invitation to compete in the Cadillac Invitational Finals at TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL. Winners will also receive four Callaway Golf Fusion FT-3 Custom Fit Drivers. FULL STORY