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The senator says millions of senior citizens are forced to do without critical but often expensive components of quality health care.

Other than a slight chance of showers after 2 p.m. Sunday, Tuesday looks like the only day of the week with rain possible in the forecast, according to the National Weather Service.

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Long Islanders commemorated the day when slavery ended in the United States and emphasized how much still needs to be done to achieve true racial equality.

That includes nine in New York's four district courts — one in the Northern District, four in the Southern District and four in the Eastern District courts, which cover Long Island. 

"He was a true gentleman and an outstanding leader, who oversaw our department's response to the tragic September 11th attacks," said acting Police Commissioner Stuart Cameron.

Brookhaven officials have formally agreed to take part in the $1.5 billion Fire Island-to-Montauk shoreline protection project, despite raising concerns about its potential impact on some homeowners.

Lawmakers believe the revised version will pass constituional muster; the state DAs group remains opposed.

For more than 20 years, Mel Silverman has been quietly picking up litter and trash along Coram's highways, his own solitary effort to leave his corner of the world better than he found it.