Believing it will boost Nassau County's economy while serving as an outstanding educational and cultural facility, Nassau County Executive Thomas Gulotta signed a resolution this week that will authorize Nassau Heritage, a not-for-profit organization, to proceed with final preparations for the grand opening and operation of the Cradle of Aviation Museum on behalf of Nassau County. FULL STORY

Long Island bar owners and local law enforcement officials gathered for the first time last Thursday in the Garden City Hotel's nightclub known as Blu to announce the formation of Bar Owners Against Drunk Driving (B.A.D.D.), an organization created to ensure safer highways during holidays and throughout the year. FULL STORY

Charles Water's Karate & Fitness is a full time, professional martial arts school with classes for children, adults and teenagers. Students recently received belt promotions after successfully completing a series of extensive exams. Congratulations to the following students who reside in Garden City: Debbie Demarchena, was promoted to green belt with one stripe; Alexander Ortiz, was promoted to green belt with one stripe; and Joseph Truzzolino, was promoted to red belt with one stripe. FULL STORY