Plans to Lead Suburban Think Tank at Hofstra -- After serving the Town of Hempstead in some capacity for more than two decades, Supervisor Rich Guardino officially announced his intention to resign as town leader during a press conference at Hofstra University Monday, Jan. 13. The supervisor will officially step down during a Jan. 28 town meeting. FULL STORY

Former Village of Floral Park Mayor Henry Friedman died peacefully Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2003 after a brief illness. He is predeceased by his wife Elizabeth (Libbie) and is survived by his son Henry Philip, daughter-in-law Mary and six grandchildren, Jillian Lunsford, Steven Rosita and Lindsay, Philip, Zachary and Christopher Friedman. His sister-in-law, Lilyan Brewster, one nephew, Jeffrey Brewster, and two nieces, Linda Young and Darlene Cunningham, also survive him. FULL STORY

Mary E. Nuccio, age 54, of Floral Park and Queens Village on Jan. 12, 2003. FULL STORY