In a ceremony attended by well over 200 well-wishers and supporters, Assemblyman Tom Alfano was sworn-in for a third term today by Nassau County Legislature Presiding Officer Bruce Blakeman at the State Capital. The event was held in conjunction with the swear-in by State Senate Deputy Majority Leader Dean Skelos. FULL STORY

Carey High School honored its most distinguished and respected students by inducting them into the National Honor Society at a beautiful and touching ceremony recently. The school auditorium was filled with the proud parents, teachers and friends of the inductees. Among the NHS members inducted were Justin Cohen, Mickey Parris, Kimberly Magnuson, Stephanie Curraro, Eric Van Keuren, Melanie Cardenas, Matt Baker, Diana Gering, Frank Savinon, Christopher Cassa and Matthew Baker. FULL STORY