The Nassau County Democrats, under the leadership of their chairman, Assemblyman Thomas DiNapoli (16-AD), have their sights set on political success, but maybe not right away. FULL STORY

Thanks to an obscure state senate race in Rockland County, Long Island commuters are about to enjoy a minor tax break. Recently, both the state senate and state assembly voted to repeal the commuter tax on suburbanites who work in New York City. Last week, Governor George Pataki signed the bill into law. FULL STORY

Return to a new course in Floral Park, May 30, Memorial Day weekend. Floral Park Youth Council and Belmont Park Race Track are sponsoring a 5K, a 1-Mile, and a Pee Wee Run. The new course will be run on the quiet, tree-lined streets of the Village of Floral Park and through the beautiful, scenic wooded area of Belmont Park Race Track. FULL STORY