Daily News from New York, New York • 305

you nSQVG SI S0P0ITBJ pB1 '1 1 norng and insomnia are two of the most well known sleep disorders. Narcolepsy (excessive d.iytime sleepiness) and apnea (interruption of breathing during sleep) are other common problems. Studies show that consistent sleeplessness can sometimes have serious medical consequences. Sleep disorders can be diagnosed and treated. If you think you or your mate -has a sleeping problem, consult your doctor about being tested at New York Methodist Hospital Sleep Disorders Laboratory.

At New York Methodist, doctors trained In the treatment of sleep disorders work with experienced sleep technicians to find out what's causing your problem and how it can be put to rest! CHI and other insurance accepted. For more information (not to mention a good night's sleep) call 718 780 3017 nym NfW VOtlX Ml IHODISt HOSPITAl AflHIAIiUWim Mf NIW OIIK HOW1IAI CONNIU MIUK.M UNIIR ELIAS Police JUST DID A DOUBLE TOUR," I don't make any sense, you know Nikas, who works out of the AV i 'si i 1 lands, had been up nearly 24 hours when the Daily News caught up with him. He'd spent most of that time, fueled by six cups of coffee, working undercover looking for stolen cars. The operation wasn't as successful as he would have liked, but Nikas took it in stride. After all, he's in the top 3 of his precinct when it comes to number of arrests and summonses.

work," he said. "You talk to-these His enthusiasm for his work as a little kids, ask them how their MELAYNC SEIDMAH NI(AS Officer said Police Officer Elias Nikas. "So if why." Brooklyn Ave. stationhouse in Flat- Christmas was, and they say they didn't do anything. They don't believe in Santa Claus.

It touches you." Most kids, even the very young ones, are wary of cops, he said. The party, he hopes, will help change that "It sends a positive message just to see us in a different light We're out of uniform; they see another side of us. We play with them, and they see we're not always about law enforcement" JOB TITLE: Police officer in the 63d Precinct BEST PART OF JOB: "This might sound corny, but it's being able to help people in their time of need. When you recover someone's stolen property, you know you did something good." BIGGEST HEADACHE: "None. I'm 100 into my job." BIO BITS: Grew up in Sheepshead Bay.

Married one year. HOME: Sheepshead Bay AFTER-WORK ACTIVITIES Favorite food: Coffee Favorite place in Brooklyn: Sheepshead Bay Favorite sports teams: The Rangers and the Mets Favorite leisure activity: "I work on the Christmas party all year." Favorite TV show: "The Honey-mooners" and "Seinfeld" Laura Williams 79.99 after trade-in 74.99 835. Reg. 89.99 Recharges from 12V to 240V in 8 hours Triple heads for fast comfortable shave Cordcordless Trimmer for sideburns Lift cut floating heads Have your Norelco serviced! We'll clean, oil and adjust it, plus install new blades. Reg.

45 91 Sale 29.99 20 Off Reg. prices Watch batteries, bands straps. Jewelry Watch Repair Dept. noT havE RtsuLf ed in ACtuAL SalEs. "conditions," or quality of life, officer reflects his commitment to making one corner of Brooklyn a bit better.

But that quest doesn't end when he goes off duty. He's busy January through December planning a Christmas block party in Gravesend for poor kids. This year, he's expecting about 5,000 children to show up at the party Dec. 16. There will be balloons, clowns and presents, and cops will dole out safety tips to parents and tots.

Nikas pays for 70 of the presents himself, he said. To help cover costs this year, he's using the $2,500 in award money he recently received from the Hundred Year Association, a group that recognizes civil servants who do good. The Christmas party idea came to Nikas who was born, raised and still lives in Sheepshead Bay after a frightening experience three years ago. "I came home one night, I had just gotten engaged, and my father was sick; he had water in his lungs. Turns out he had to have triple bypass surgery.

After that, I just wanted to give something back." He and his partner mulled over what they could do. All of a sudden, the solution seemed obvious. "We see a lot, of needy kids in our fv-- macys KRiumfl Pftlc; E5 MfLf Ct CWtWiNfl WittS Whih hMV AOVtHriip ITEIWS QH SfcRVIESMAVBE OFt-CHiD IN FUTURE SAtE EVENTS Rarasat K.ngs Plaza Hera(d miw WHWWMWi iwwiim ww mm, Mil ii imiiiiii wymwu ikii tor.miA Not rMponwM Kx or pictorial rrura Sato nda Movembar 4..