The Sheriff Officers Association (ShOA), the union representing some 1,100 Nassau County correction officers, has been without a contract since December 2004. Contract negotiations with the county over the past two years have been unsuccessful as have attempts by the union to obtain binding arbitration, which requires the passage of home rule legislation by a vote of 13 legislators before the bill can be reviewed at a state level. FULL STORY

Floral Park Mayor Phil Guarnieri and Fire Commissioner/Trustee Jim Rhatigan installed the new Floral Park Fire Department chiefs during the April 17 village board meeting. Pictured from left are 4th Assistant Chief John Kelleher, 3rd Assistant Chief Everett Ulmer, 2nd Assistant Chief Richard Militello, 1st Assistant Chief Frank Wakely, Jr. and Chief Kevin Kelleher. The mayor also thanked outgoing chief, Joseph O'Grady, for an outstanding job. FULL STORY