Nassau County District Attorney Denis Dillon announces that a grand jury has indicted Thomas Locascio, 57, of Floral Park for criminal sexual act in the third degree, a Class E felony; sexual misconduct, a Class A misdemeanor; and four counts of sexual abuse in the third degree, a Class B misdemeanor. FULL STORY

Democratic Challenger Says It's Time for a Change -- Expressing concern that residents and businesses are leaving the Third Legislative District, Ali Mirza of Elmont announced his candidacy for legislator. The Democrat will challenge incumbent Republican John Ciotti this November in the Third District, which encompasses Elmont, North Valley Stream, Valley Stream, Franklin Square, South Floral Park, Bellerose Terrace and portions of West Hempstead. FULL STORY