Nassau Republican legislators have appealed last week's Supreme Court decision in which Judge Joseph P. Spinola nullified a vote making Republican Peter Schmitt presiding officer of the Nassau County Legislature. The judge also ordered that the Nassau County Legislature reconvene, with all 19 legislators present, and remain in session until a presiding officer is elected with a minimum 10-vote majority. In his decision, Spinola stated that "it is undisputed that every presiding officer of the Nassau County Legislature since its inception in 1995 has been elected with 10 or more votes." FULL STORY

Several key issues of concern were discussed at the Hicksville Community Council's Feb. 2 meeting. At this time, New York State Assemblyman Rob Walker and Town of Oyster Bay Councilwoman Rose Marie Walker were on hand to discuss state-wide and town issues, including New York State's extension of Megan's Law and beautification and commercial development within Hicksville. FULL STORY

St. Ignatius Loyola CYO Co-ed Intramural Baseball is now registering players and coaches. Spots are open for children in kindergarten through fourth grade. For information or an application, contact Gayle Mandaro Silverman at 333-6830 or CYOBBMom@aol.com. FULL STORY