Incumbent Republican Vincent Muscarella, who received 8,449 votes, also proved victorious this year, besting Democratic challenger Joseph DeFelice, who received 3,127 votes, in the 8th Legislative District. A former member of the New York State Assembly, Muscarella was elected to the Nassau County Legislature in November 1995. FULL STORY

Veterans Day ceremonies will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 11 at 10:45 a.m. at Veterans Memorial Park, which is located at the corner of Tulip and Plainfield Avenues. The Floral Park American Legion Post will conduct the event. FULL STORY