It was with great enthusiasm and support, albeit little surprise, that Nassau County Executive Thomas R. Suozzi stood before a crowd of more than 1,200 supporters last Saturday morning in front of the Glen Cove house where his grandparents lived to announce that yes, he is declaring his candidacy for governor of New York State. FULL STORY

Members of the State Senate this week called on the New York Congressional Delegation to urge President George Bush to order a further investigation of the potential risks associated with the sale of Port of New York operations to Dubai Ports World. The Senate called for the Congressional action in a resolution passed Feb. 27. The Senate also announced a new package of legislation that would address security gaps that currently exist at the port that make the metropolitan area vulnerable to terrorist attack. FULL STORY

Final Registration for the Hicksville Baseball Association's spring 2006 season will take place on Monday, March 6 from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Levittown Hall. Placement on a team cannot be guaranteed after March 6. FULL STORY