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Reports on a fire in Suffolk County, New York that took the lives of Betty Perichi and her two infant daughters, Jennifer and Katy. Investigation of the arson; Consideration of the failed attempts to rescue the mother and children; Injuries sustained; Comments from neighbors.

Presents news briefs in the United States as of February 6, 2001, with emphasis on the complaints of women against Suffolk County police officers in New York.

Reports on the complaints filed by 10 women against Officer Frank Wright, a highway patrolman in Suffolk County, New York, over the patrolman's alleged abuse of the women during traffic stops.

Reports that a fourth woman has come forward to file a complaint at the Suffolk County Police Department against highway patrol officer Frank Wright for forcing her to undress.

Reports on the complaint filed by Julianna Rubio against a Suffolk County, New York police officer who allegedly made her strip in front of him to avoid a drunken-driving charge.

Reports on the impact of the loss of drug coverage offered by health maintenance organizations to retired persons in Suffolk County, New York as of January 2001.

Reports on the lawsuit filed by a woman against a police officer who allegedly made her walk home unclothed as a form of corporal punishment in Suffolk County, New York on January 2, 2001.

Offers a look at the confusion of voters in Suffolk County, New York. Problem with indecipherable ballot questions; Impact to residents; People responsible for the mistake.

Reports that Suffolk County District Attorney James M. Catterson would review cases involving inmates in state prisons who asserted they were wrongfully convicted of crimes before 1996. Information on similar programs; States which allowed the review of DNA evidence after a conviction; Convictions which were overturned before 1996, resulting from a review of DNA evidences.

Reports that legislators in Suffolk County, New York voted to ban the use of cellular telephones while driving. Reasons for putting the issue up for vote; Similar laws on the books in parts of Pennsylvania and New Jersey; Details of the law, which holds a $150 fine is not upheld.