Tom Suozzi continued his tenure as Nassau County Executive on Jan. 1, 2006, when he was sworn in for his second term. Amid speculation that Suozzi will eventually announce a run for governor, the Democrat spent New Year's Day at home in Glen Cove addressing the crowd who gathered at the Robert C. Finley Middle School. FULL STORY

Who will be Nassau County's presiding officer? A decision that was supposed to occur last week is still up in the air and will probably not be made until sometime in the upcoming weeks due to current seat holder Judy Jacobs' political maneuver to block a fellow legislator's attempts to oust her. FULL STORY

When the obituaries for those who perished on September 11, 2001 were printed, members of the LI Metropolitan Lacrosse Foundation (LIMLF) observed that many of the victims were lacrosse players or coaches in the metropolitan New York area. FULL STORY

Bill Fix, a wildlife rehabilitator for US Wildlife Services, will again visit Cluett Hall this year Sunday, Jan. 22, at 1 p.m. His discussion will use live animals to help children gain an understanding of these amazing creatures and the need for wildlife protection. The performance will be geared toward families with children ages 5-12. To reserve a seat, call the recreation office at 465-4075. FULL STORY