Ralph G. Caso, the former Nassau County executive who championed the construction of both the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum and Nassau County Medical Center, developed the county's first housing for the elderly, and either established or enhanced the vast majority of the public parks in the municipality, died on Monday. FULL STORY

Given Milstein's background -- extensive roots in banking and real estate, with some experience in professional sports thrown in for good measure -- many would and some have argued that he's probably the perfect individual to bring off a sports and entertainment complex in the Nassau Hub. FULL STORY

The cozy climate-controlled confines of the Echo Park Indoor Fitness Complex on Nassau Boulevard in West Hempstead will host a complete schedule of instructional swimming and diving lessons offered this fall by the Department of Parks and Recreation . Town residents, ages 6 and up, are invited to participate in the indoor aquatic program, according to Supervisor Rich Guardino. FULL STORY

Learn all the strokes and strategies needed to improve your tennis game by registering for beginner or intermediate lessons offered this fall by the Town of Hempstead Department of Parks and Recreation. Supervisor Rich Guardino has announced a complete schedule of class and registration dates, including a set of evening sessions for the coming season. FULL STORY