FRIEND REQUEST: ERIC SCHNEIDERMAN

state sen. eric schneiderman launched his profile on the social networking site facebook. schneiderman said he will use his profile, set for public viewing, to post comments on issues in front of the legislature, video of speeches made on the state senate floor and information about constituent matters. he will also list community events and forums. "even when i'm 150 miles away in albany, my facebook page will allow me to continue communicating with my constituents who have elected me to serve them in the new york state legislature," schneiderman said in a statement. on the west side, gale brewer, who chairs the technology in government committee, is the only other elected official with a facebook profile. to access schneiderman's and brewer's pages, enter the full name into the search box on facebook's homepage, www.facebook.com.