In a continuing effort to cut the size of government, County Legislators John J. Ciotti and Vincent Muscarella voted for an early retirement measure that could save taxpayers an estimated $12 million in fiscal year 2001. FULL STORY

Hempstead Town Supervisor Rich Guardino has announced that a road resurfacing project is planned on Myrna Drive in West Hempstead. The project area will also include Lawrence Court. FULL STORY

Hofstra University presents The Celebrity Challenge featuring the cast and crew of One Life to Live. Meet and greet the cast of ABC studio's One Life to Live on Saturday, July 15, at noon. The actual game will begin at 1 p.m. on the Women's Softball Field. Soap Opera stars Ty Treadway (Dr. Colin MacIver) and John Bolger (John Sykes) will play softball and volleyball, along with the rest of the cast, for two wonderful causes. All proceeds will go to benefit the Hofstra Scholarship Fund and the Ronald McDonald House of Long Island, which provides a temporary home for families of seriously ill children being treated at area hospitals. The soap opera stars will be challenging the Business Cares For Kids Sports Festival champions. FULL STORY