State Senator Michael Balboni was recently joined by Congresswoman Carolyn McCarthy in presenting the New York State Conspicuous Service Cross to Santo Bivone of Elmont. FULL STORY

Congresswoman Carolyn McCarthy stated at her recent Editorial Board Meeting that if the voters in the 4th C.D. are willing, she'll continue to work for their interests in Congress until at least 2002. She added that in 2002 she'll take time to think about her goals and evaluate her options, but she noted that she has no plans to set up camp in the Oval Office. She does wish to continue her "commonsense approach" to problem-solving in government, and with that in mind, she discussed her current tax proposal. FULL STORY

Imagine: a tennis ball hit on Long Island helps to feed hungry children thousands of miles away! While it may seem far-fetched, that is exactly what happens when tennis players on Long Island participate in the Stop World Hunger Tennis Tournament. FULL STORY