''This is all about building a relationship,'' said newly-re-elected New York State Senator Michael Balboni, as he discussed his 57 percent win in a post-Election Day interview. Senator Balboni is anxious to ''get out there'' and thank his constituents, and he is most anxious to continue with his work in the seventh senatorial district. FULL STORY

With the news that Nassau County's Budget for next year is very likely to merge the Department of Recreation and Parks into the Department of General Services, the need for local runners, walkers and wheelchair athletes to take part in the Nov. 18 Sprint for the Parks has become even greater. FULL STORY