When he addressed the Rotary Club of Manhasset a few weeks ago, Assemblyman Tom DiNapoli said that in his re-election this past November, he had his "best numbers ever." He even improved his percentage in traditionally Republican Manhasset. Perhaps heartened by that success, DiNapoli announced on Monday that he plans to seek the Democratic nomination for county executive. As a result of that decision he resigned as head of the Nassau Democratic Party. Larry Aaronson, former mayor of East Hills and former assistant to Town of North Hempstead Supervisor May Newburger, will serve as acting Democratic chairman until an election is held for the position on Jan. 18. It is expected that Mr. Aaronson will then be elected to the position. FULL STORY

Past Floral Park Kiwanis President Delores Monz was awarded Life Membership in Recognition of her years of service to the community through Kiwanis. Mrs. Monz thanked the club for her wonderful tribute and said she was proud to be a part of an organization that is so involved in community service and to work with such a dedicated group of people. Pictured, Delores Monz and President John Stimpfel. FULL STORY

The New Year saw a continuance of the Floral Park Knights of Columbus pin-pounding prowess as the local Caseys let the Sterling Wood know that year '01 is "gonna be jus' as good - if not better - than year '00!" FULL STORY