At Monday's New York State Legislative Task Force hearing in Smithtown, several community leaders voiced their support for their Assemblyman Tom Alfano and objected to a proposal to redraw the New York State Assembly lines so that the 22nd Assembly District, which Alfano represents would change. FULL STORY

The local village election results in Floral Park, Bellerose and South Floral Park are in, with most of this year's candidates running unopposed. South Floral Park's race for two village trustees was the exception with three people running for the two open seats. FULL STORY