Following the Jan. 13 resignation announcement of Hempstead Town Supervisor Rich Guardino, the Republican Party officially nominated current Town Clerk Kate Murray to fill the position of town supervisor. The town board is expected to officially appoint Murray to this post during a Jan. 28 town board meeting, when Guardino will officially step down. Guardino announced his resignation during a press conference at Hofstra University last Monday and stated that he's leaving the political world to become executive dean of the university's Scott Skodnek Business Development Center, where he will oversee its operations. This position is effective Feb. 1. FULL STORY

With the new recreation and pool officially opened on New Year's Day 2003 and the dedication ceremony soon to follow, programs for residents are about to begin the week of Feb. 9. There will be a large array of classes for community members of all ages and interests. Listed below are the major offerings for 12 weeks of the various courses. The new facility will be opened throughout the day and night to accommodate all of these new programs. FULL STORY