Tom Suozzi continued his tenure as Nassau County Executive Jan. 1, when he was sworn in for his second term. Amid speculation that Suozzi would 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

A champion can be many things. Perhaps the most noble meaning of the word "champion" is "a defender, advocate or supporter of a cause or another person." Here on Long Island, there is an organization known as Charlie's Champions Foundation, which is dedicated to the support of the Cancer Center for Kids at Winthrop-University Hospital in Mineola and the families who are treated there. FULL STORY

The recreation department's second session of adult dance classes, taught by Felicia Lovaglio, will begin the week of Jan. 22. This program is open to adults who live in Garden City. The following classes are offered: FULL STORY