"AIDS groups don't say very much positive about government, but this is a big change," said Jeffrey Reynolds, LI Association for AIDS Care, whose organization sees 1,200 patients a month. Reynolds was referring to the new Health and Human Services Center at 60 Charles Lindbergh Boulevard where, in September 2005, eight agencies countywide moved into one centralized location from five disparate sites. FULL STORY

At ceremonies held on field 4 at Eisenhower Park, Nassau County Executive Thomas R. Suozzi dedicated a new wheelchair softball field. The first of its kind in Nassau, the field is home to the Nassau County Aviators, a wheelchair softball team established in 2004. FULL STORY

A record number of participants teed off against child abuse and neglect at the 8th Annual Child Abuse Prevention Services (CAPS) Golf Outing Aug. 7 at the Tam O'Shanter Club in Brookville. FULL STORY

Westbury Okinawan Karate, which is offered by the Westbury Recreation Department, had its formal August Testing and Reception Party on Monday, Aug. 7. Students who met the attendance requirements and the proficiency of the skills that were required were tested. FULL STORY