County Executive Thomas R. Suozzi has been outspoken in presenting what he sees as the future of Nassau County. "My plan consists of three major reforms," he said in his State of the County address. The first would be to further streamline the county, have open, honest government and upgraded county facilities. The second piece is a bold, far-reaching move: reform in Albany demanding State Legislators to stop driving ever-increasing costs, like Medicaid, down onto the local property taxpayer. The third would be a dramatic reform of the economic growth rules of the 1940s and 50s that no longer work in the suburbia of today. FULL STORY

The City of Glen Cove Memorial Day Parade Committee has announced its plans for this year's commemoration and parade. The memorial service to honor our nation's war dead will be on Sunday, May 30, 3 p.m. at the Greek Orthodox Church of the Resurrection, 34 Cedar Swamp Road, Glen Cove. Everyone in our community is invited to this service that includes the participation of VFW Post 347, American Legion Post 76, American Legion Young-Simmons Post 1765 and their auxiliary unit, the Marine Corps League Globe & Anchor Detachment and the religious leaders from the houses of worship in our city. FULL STORY

The Vikings started last week with an impressive victory over previously undefeated Carle Place, 3-1. Cori Gasser (2-3) singled home Kelly Henry (2-3) in the second inning to give North Shore the lead. In the seventh inning, with the game tied at one, Gasser led off with a double. With one out, Krista Hoffman singled and then stole second base. Christina DeSousa brought both runners home with a single, giving the Vikings the lead for good. FULL STORY

Friends Academy is very proud of its winter varsity student/athletes. The boys basketball team won the Long Island Championship and several athletes received Nassau County honors. FULL STORY